Industrial ecologist, chemical engineer, and materials scientist with a mission to improve and sustain well-being of people and planet

Research

We do Convergence Research in sustainable engineering, integrating materials science & chemical engineering, industrial ecology, and data science (we operate in the space marked by * in the figure to the right).

Our experimental expertise covers both laboratory and synchrotron techniques, and also both kinetics and thermodynamics. We complement these skills with computational modelling and holistic analysis of stocks and flows data.

We focus on globally pervasive material and product systems that are virtually unmatched in supply and demand, including cement, concrete, and metals. At least ~50% of industrial CO2 emissions arise from the production of these materials alone.

Find out more about our work by browsing the research themes below and by connecting with us by email or on social media (see the Contact section).

Systems to materials and processes

Developing and applying data to model materials and energy use throughout anthropogenic and natural systems in order to drive research, policy, and practice

Team

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering: Industrial Ecology, University of Edinburgh

PhD: Materials Science & Engineering, University of SheffieldBEng(Hons): Chemical Engineering, University of MelbourneBSc: Applied Mathematics (major), University of Melbourne

My research is focussed on improving and sustaining human well-being based upon holistic modelling of engineering materials and processes. I aim to understand, develop, and apply novel technologies that have higher performance and lower impacts than their status quo counterparts. I'm also (among other things!): Australian (well, a Melbournian really); squash player; amateur jazz trumpeter; Bryant Park enthusiast; flat white drinker.

He’s research focusses on analysing relationships among economic and environmental issues (energy, CO2 emissions, and waste) through applications of mathematical models. He currently investigates environmental issues related to building materials.

MSc: Computer Science, University of EdinburghBEng: Chemical Engineering, McGill University

My research interests centre on using informatics and engineering to tackle sustainability challenges. In particular, I believe software solutions are a cornerstone for transforming today's urban centres into sustainable cities. At Edinburgh, I focus on the development of a unified data model to consolidate the widespread material stocks and flows data into one open database.

Ms. Sarah Pamenter

MSc student Sustainable Energy Systems University of Edinburgh

Ms. Qianxin Ding

MSc student Advanced Chemical Engineering University of Edinburgh

Ms. Eloise Bevan Mr. Alex Elliott

MEng students Chemical Engineering University of Edinburgh

Mr. Tom Jager

MEng student Computer Science University of Bristol

We work with

Alumni

MEng & MSc students

Mr. Ronan H. Blair (MEng)
Mr. Manuel E. Williams (MSc)

PhD students

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Postdoctoral scholars

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Visiting scholars

Dr. Enrique Lacasa

Get in touch

rupert.myers at ed.ac.uk

The University of EdinburghSchool of EngineeringKing's BuildingsSanderson BuildingEH9 3BFUK